Appointment Only
Building Inspection is open to the public by appointment only.
For more on appointments and other services, please see the Building Inspection Services page.
Building Inspection What We Do »
Matt Tucker, Director
Building Inspection is a code enforcement, project review, and approval agency for a variety of municipal and State ordinances and codes. We also are the agent of the State of Wisconsin for inspection and plan review services for all construction within Madison and Dane County. We regulate land use through the enforcement of zoning approvals and protect consumers through its weights and measures program and housing inspection services.
Building Inspection is a code enforcement, project review, and approval agency for a variety of municipal and State ordinances and codes. We also are the agent of the State of Wisconsin for inspection and plan review services for all construction within Madison and Dane County. We regulate land use through the enforcement of zoning approvals and protect consumers through its weights and measures program and housing inspection services.
Highlights
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Building Plan Review Counter Appointment
Schedule an appointment with plan review staff. -
Rental Property Contact
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Zoning Review Counter Appointment
Schedule an appointment with zoning staff.
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What do you need to do today?
Report A Problem
Report: Abandoned Bicycle- Report: Abandoned Vehicle on Private Property
- Report: Consumer Complaint
- Report: Exterior Housing
- Report: Graffiti
- Report: Interior Housing
- Report: Recycle Collection
- Report: Refuse Collection
- Report: Refuse & Recycling Carts
- Report: Sidewalk Concern
- Report: Sign Violation
- Report: Snow Removal
- Report: Tree Concerns
- Report: Weeds & Overgrown Vegetation
- Report: General requests
FAQs
Do I need a Permit?
Do I need a permit?
You can determine if you need a permit, however, this does not exclude you from getting approvals on projects that may NOT require a permit. Please contact Zoning Staff for further clarification: (608) 266-4551.
Find an Ordinance
Resources
Madison General Ordinances
- MGO Chapter 10
Streets, Alleys,
Sidewalks & Gutters - MGO Chapter 18
Plumbing Code - MGO Chapter 19
Electrical Code - MGO Chapter 22
Consumer Protection,
Weights & Measures - MGO Chapter 24
Peace & Quiet - MGO Chapter 27
Minimum Housing &
Property Maintenance - MGO Chapter 28
Zoning Code - MGO Chapter 29
Building Code - MGO Chapter 30
Heating, Ventilating
& Air Conditioning - MGO Chapter 31
Sign Control - MGO Chapter 32
Landlord & Tenant - MGO Chapter 33
Boards, Commissions
& Committees
Learn what your property is zoned for; view tax descriptions, sales, special assessments & more.
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Every rental dwelling owner must keep contact information on record with Building Inspection.
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